College Board

The College Board  administers the PSAT, SAT and AP tests. For more information about registering for any of these tests, visit their website.

Anticipated 2023–24 School Year SAT Test Dates

SAT Test Date*	Registration Deadline	Deadline for Regular Cancellation
Aug 26, 2023	Domestic: Jul 28, 2023 International: Aug 11, 2023	Aug 15, 2023
Oct 7, 2023	Domestic: Sept 8, 2023 International: Sept 22, 2023	Sept 26, 2023
Nov 4, 2023	Domestic: Oct 6, 2023 International: Oct 20, 2023	Oct 24, 2023
Dec 2, 2023	Domestic: Nov 3, 2023 International: Nov 17, 2023	Nov 21, 2023
Mar 9, 2024	Feb 23, 2024	Feb 27, 2024**
May 4, 2024	Apr 19, 2024	Apr 23, 2024**
June 1, 2024	May 17, 2024	May 21, 2024**
*Your registration options will be limited if you aren't taking the SAT for one of its main purposes. **Subject to change.

ACT

The ACT  test is administered by ACT and is another standardized college admissions test. For more information about registering for the ACT, visit their website.

 

School Code

The high school code for PHS is 380820.

FAFSA

Beginning October 1, you can apply for Federal Aid. Go to www.fafsa.gov .

One thing you can do before October 1 is create your FSA ID. There is a link to FAFSA ID on the FAFSA website.

Oregon Office of Student Access and Completion

To apply for Oregon student aid, visit the Oregon Student Aid  site.

CSS Profile

Many private schools require students to file this in addition to the FAFSA. Each year CSS Profile  unlocks access to more than $10 billion in non federal aid to thousands of students. Check on your prospective college's requirements before filling out.

Local scholarships

The counseling office maintains a list of local scholarships . For more information, visit the counseling office.

Benton Community Foundation

The Benton Community Foundation  offers a variety of scholarship through its online portal. The portal typically opens December 1 and applications are due by February 28.

Philomath Comunity Foundation

The Philomath Community Foundation  also offers a variety of scholarships. Their applications typically open January 1 and are due by April 15.

Other sources

The internet can be a valuable resource for locating sources of money for college. Beware of any services that charge a fee for scholarships. You should not have to pay money to get a scholarship.
We recommend that you use these links:

• www.fastweb.com  
• www.petersons.com  
• www.collegeboard.org  
• www.finaid.org 
• www.scholarshipamerica.org  

The high school code for PHS is 380820.

The Common App  - More than 1,000 colleges use this one application. Check to see if your school is listed. Let your counselor know you are using the Common App.

Make an appointment to meet with Claudia Davila , high school outreach specialist from LBCC, about the College Now  program, the Campus High School Programs , and RoadRunner Advantage Program's  early registration benefits. 

NCAA

If you plan to play National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Div 1 or Div 2 sports in college, you must become a "qualifier" through the NCAA Eligibility Center. College-bound athletes have to meet certain requirements in order to participate.

Becoming a college athlete begins by making an appointment with your school counselor. They will be able to guide you on planning your path.

For more information and resources, visit the NCAA's Eligibility Center  .

NCAA Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete 

NAIA

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) is the governing body of small athletics programs that are dedicated to character-driven intercollegiate athletics. Since 1937, the NAIA has administered programs dedicated to championships in balance with the overall college educational experience.